For nextgen should I go pc?

For nextgen should I go pc? Wouldnt a good gaming pc now do better than what a next gen console from sony or microsoft would do?

I think im just gonna borrow money from a student loan or something to build me a gaming computer. Probably $1000 budget. Would a $1000 budget gaming pc hold up to what the nextgen consoles will do?

What pc exclusives do I have to look forward to that blows console games away in the graphics department?

Yes.rpgs_shall_rule

There's no way of knowing that until next gen starts.

For right now though, go ahaid and build a computer. It'll be at least 2 years if not more until next gen starts, and that's a long time to wait.

sure? do what you feel is right

In all honesty, I have considered the same thing. Because if you look at what a new gaming PC would run if you put it together yourself, Im betting you could get a major rig for 1K tops. Versus the PS4 or XBOX 720 or whatever they will be called which I bet will both push the boundries of $500 at launch. Then consider all of the functionality that a PC brings to you. Gaming, social networking, music downloads, STEAM, research, bill paying, online shopping, etc. The only thing that holds me back is the whole M/KB set up, but I bet I'd get used to it after a month or so. Also figure that yeah sure maybe every 2-4 years you may need to upgrade your graphics card or add some RAM, that is still cheaper in the long run than a new console.

there's no sign of there being a next gen console so PC is the only option really.

If you want to spend more money for less game variety and slightly better graphics, then sure.Rocky32189

Care to name a genre on consoles you can't get on pc?

If you want to spend more money for less game variety and slightly better graphics, then sure.Rocky32189

Lol @ less game variety. PC has more grenres and exclusives than any playform. Why not try it yourself, will help to improve your intelligence to. Seems you need it.

The only thing that holds me back is the whole M/KB set up, but I bet I'd get used to it after a month or so.

kungfuchaos

For nextgen should I go pc? Wouldnt a good gaming pc now do better than what a next gen console from sony or microsoft would do?

I think im just gonna borrow money from a student loan or something to build me a gaming computer. Probably $1000 budget. Would a $1000 budget gaming pc hold up to what the nextgen consoles will do?

What pc exclusives do I have to look forward to that blows console games away in the graphics department?

slipknot0129

[QUOTE="Rocky32189"]If you want to spend more money for less game variety and slightly better graphics, then sure.topgunmv

Care to name a genre on consoles you can't get on pc?

We won't see another console from Sony and Microsoft for another few years, with Nintendo probably coming out with a new system by 2012. If you were to get a decent gaming PC right now, you'll still be enjoying it once the next generation starts.

If you want to spend more money for less game variety and slightly better graphics, then sure.Rocky32189

The funny thing, is that there's actually more game variety on the PC. :P

And to TC, we have no idea how consoles will be next gen, for all we know they'll just go extremely casual/mainstream, so if you feel comfortable with the PC, I say go for it.

[QUOTE="slipknot0129"][QUOTE="topgunmv"]

[QUOTE="Rocky32189"]If you want to spend more money for less game variety and slightly better graphics, then sure.Creator_Of_All

Care to name a genre on consoles you can't get on pc?

FPS, TPS, FPS, JRPG, no idea... Fable 1 and 3, adventure (?), no idea, adventure (?) Ya, I think PCs have all those genres covered.

[This message was deleted at the request of the original poster]Creator_Of_All

Are those genres?

Don't listen to the silly fanboy, TC.

PC will get you better graphics, better performance, a larger number of AA and AAA exclusives, as well as the best version of most multi-plats, AND it will do everything a PC normally does, except better.

Umm... if you're talking about graphics, consoles are top of the line when the release, except for a few exceptions like the wii.

EDIT: in short if you can't wait for the next generation of consoles and want the best graphics right now, get a pc.

Actually next gen consoles will be far better in hardware than the very best you can get on PC today, since technology will be 3-4 years ahead and more advanced than what it is today That is a simple fact and no, a 1000$ PC will be ancient when next gen systems arrive, same for any PC todayCreator_Of_All

So what's your advice? Wait 3-4 more years?

[QUOTE="Creator_Of_All"][This message was deleted at the request of the original poster]Kinthalis

Are those genres?

Don't listen to the silly fanboy, TC.

PC will get you better graphics, better performance, a larger number of AA and AAA exclusives, as well as the best version of most multi-plats, AND it will do everything a PC normally does, except better.

[QUOTE="Kinthalis"]

[QUOTE="Creator_Of_All"][This message was deleted at the request of the original poster]Creator_Of_All

Are those genres?

Don't listen to the silly fanboy, TC.

PC will get you better graphics, better performance, a larger number of AA and AAA exclusives, as well as the best version of most multi-plats, AND it will do everything a PC normally does, except better.

PC has more JPRG's than consoles. :P

[QUOTE="Creator_Of_All"][QUOTE="Kinthalis"]

Are those genres?

Don't listen to the silly fanboy, TC.

PC will get you better graphics, better performance, a larger number of AA and AAA exclusives, as well as the best version of most multi-plats, AND it will do everything a PC normally does, except better.

tagyhag

PC has more JPRG's than consoles. :P

[QUOTE="Creator_Of_All"][QUOTE="Kinthalis"]

Are those genres?

Don't listen to the silly fanboy, TC.

PC will get you better graphics, better performance, a larger number of AA and AAA exclusives, as well as the best version of most multi-plats, AND it will do everything a PC normally does, except better.

tagyhag

PC has more JPRG's than consoles. :P

and the ds has the most and best jrpg's. :)

[QUOTE="slipknot0129"] Actually next gen consoles will be far better in hardware than the very best you can get on PC today, since technology will be 3-4 years ahead and more advanced than what it is today That is a simple fact and no, a 1000$ PC will be ancient when next gen systems arrive, same for any PC today

Wrong, Even when the 360 was first released in 2005 it's gpu was only thing ahead of the curve(usingunified architecture). But months later ATI released their next line gpu's that had the same performance level and features which what the Xenos was based off of. By 2006 days after the PS3 was released with a gimped Geforce 7800 chipset.The Geforce 8800GTX came out creaming both consoles gpu's combined. MS and Sony are not going to create another money pit of a console spending hundreds more per unit and taking a major lost until years later. MS is looking at AMD fusion APU tech for their next console which is made to use less power, take up less space, produce less heat and cheaper to produce. Which means your not going to produce a powerhouse with that setup that compares to even today medium-high ranged Pc's.

It takes years to design and produce a working model of a console and when ever they start that is where the console hardware will be based from making them not better then Pc's from the same time they started.

[QUOTE="Rocky32189"]If you want to spend more money for less game variety and slightly better graphics, then sure.Creator_Of_All

Care to name a genre on consoles you can't get on pc?

^Thats not a genre and those types of games are on Pc's

Simple steps to see if YOU should get a PC!!!!

Step 1: See what games you usually play.

Step 2: Determine if those games are only on consoles.

Step 3: ........

Step 4: PROFIT!!!!!!!

^^ Follow these steps, and the choice should be simple :D

For nextgen should I go pc? Wouldnt a good gaming pc now do better than what a next gen console from sony or microsoft would do?

I think im just gonna borrow money from a student loan or something to build me a gaming computer. Probably $1000 budget. Would a $1000 budget gaming pc hold up to what the nextgen consoles will do?

What pc exclusives do I have to look forward to that blows console games away in the graphics department?

slipknot0129

[QUOTE="Kinthalis"]

[QUOTE="Creator_Of_All"][This message was deleted at the request of the original poster]Creator_Of_All

Are those genres?

Don't listen to the silly fanboy, TC.

PC will get you better graphics, better performance, a larger number of AA and AAA exclusives, as well as the best version of most multi-plats, AND it will do everything a PC normally does, except better.

[QUOTE="slipknot0129"]

For nextgen should I go pc? Wouldnt a good gaming pc now do better than what a next gen console from sony or microsoft would do?

I think im just gonna borrow money from a student loan or something to build me a gaming computer. Probably $1000 budget. Would a $1000 budget gaming pc hold up to what the nextgen consoles will do?

What pc exclusives do I have to look forward to that blows console games away in the graphics department?

SAGE_OF_FIRE

You can buy games for *any* system at amazon and save a bunch. so...

I recently saw bayonetta on sale for 9.99 brand new.

[QUOTE="Rocky32189"]If you want to spend more money for less game variety and slightly better graphics, then sure.topgunmv

Care to name a genre on consoles you can't get on pc?

[QUOTE="SAGE_OF_FIRE"][QUOTE="slipknot0129"]

For nextgen should I go pc? Wouldnt a good gaming pc now do better than what a next gen console from sony or microsoft would do?

I think im just gonna borrow money from a student loan or something to build me a gaming computer. Probably $1000 budget. Would a $1000 budget gaming pc hold up to what the nextgen consoles will do?

What pc exclusives do I have to look forward to that blows console games away in the graphics department?

theuncharted34

You can buy games for *any* system at amazon and save a bunch. so...

I recently saw bayonetta on sale for 9.99 brand new.

Low prices are much more common on pc though, especially for popular games.

I would look at how bad the console companies are going to try to get away with in ripping people off next gen. The trend is to try to milk people for more and more money for absurd stuff. For example if both PSN and XBL are pay for online, I would say definitely go with the PC.

As far as the controller thing goes, get a 360 controller with a PC dongle. Many games support it. Some games don't support controllers which can get pretty annoying because its not like its a lot of work to put controller support in. Then there is xpadder: a free program that allows you to configure your gamepad as if it were a mouse. For online FPS, a mouse is pretty much necessary if you don't want to get owned.

One thing to consider too is that for many PC games you can't really buy them used (or sell them). No rentals. However, on steam you can get some pretty awesome deals. I think I bought about 10 games for about $40 during the xmas sales.

Some PC games can be pretty rough around the edges in terms of polish, gameplay, and just simply getting them to work properly, but once you play games at 1080p and 60fps you will feel disgusted playing the same games on consoles.

PC gamers are also a more mature crowd. You don't have to deal with the annoying screaming little kids. The biggest bonus of PC gaming imo.

And as far as that guy who said PC has less variety...lol.

[QUOTE="Creator_Of_All"][QUOTE="Kinthalis"]

Are those genres?

Don't listen to the silly fanboy, TC.

PC will get you better graphics, better performance, a larger number of AA and AAA exclusives, as well as the best version of most multi-plats, AND it will do everything a PC normally does, except better.

tagyhag

PC has more JPRG's than consoles. :P

[QUOTE="theuncharted34"]

[QUOTE="SAGE_OF_FIRE"] If you buy a lot of games pc gaming is cheaper. topgunmv

You can buy games for *any* system at amazon and save a bunch. so...

I recently saw bayonetta on sale for 9.99 brand new.

Low prices are much more common on pc though, especially for popular games.

mostly on steam, and other DD services. Which I don't use DD.

all systems get deals on games, the point is moot.

This gen? Or is that sarcasm?kussese

From the previous gen and this gen as well. It's insane how huge the indie JRPG scene is on the PC.

mostly on steam, and other DD services. Which I don't use DD.

all systems get deals on games, the point is moot.

theuncharted34

DD is pretty much the standard for PC now, by the next gen, boxed sales will be all but gone.

And sure, all systems get deals, but the consoles will never EVER have deals like Christmas/Summer Steam deals. :P

[QUOTE="topgunmv"]

[QUOTE="theuncharted34"]

You can buy games for *any* system at amazon and save a bunch. so...

I recently saw bayonetta on sale for 9.99 brand new.

theuncharted34

Low prices are much more common on pc though, especially for popular games.

mostly on steam, and other DD services. Which I don't use DD.

all systems get deals on games, the point is moot.

I was also referring to places like amazon. Just because you personally don't use them doesn't make them moot for everyone though.

[QUOTE="theuncharted34"]

mostly on steam, and other DD services. Which I don't use DD.

all systems get deals on games, the point is moot.

tagyhag

DD is pretty much the standard for PC now, by the next gen, boxed sales will be all but gone.

And sure, all systems get deals, but the consoles will never EVER have deals like Christmas/Summer Steam deals. :P

for the pc. The consoles won't primarily use DD next gen.

I have to have my physical copy :D

[QUOTE="rpgs_shall_rule"]Yes.topgunmv

There's no way of knowing that until next gen starts.

For right now though, go ahaid and build a computer. It'll be at least 2 years if not more until next gen starts, and that's a long time to wait.

YES! You can get a PC now and put in a new graphics card in like 3-4 years time that will crap on next gen consoles. My ati 4870 i think is nearly 3 years old and can put out 1080p photo realistic mirrors edge at 60fps.

[QUOTE="topgunmv"]

[QUOTE="rpgs_shall_rule"]Yes.Nintendo_Ownes7

There's no way of knowing that until next gen starts.

For right now though, go ahaid and build a computer. It'll be at least 2 years if not more until next gen starts, and that's a long time to wait.

Hardly anyone uses handhelds to measure generations. In fact I think that's a recent trend started by a minority of people, seeing as the 90's saw a plethora of handhelds released throughout the decade, and nobody was announcing the start of next gen gaming with each one.

There's aliasing on that :P Still looks quite nice though.rpgs_shall_rule

I wouldn't borrow to buy a pc, that's just bad money management. But you should definitely go pc.

Sounds like a great idea. Always nice to have a powerful computer that can be used for nearly unlimited number of fun and practical things. Being able to play some great games on it is a nice bonus.

[QUOTE="rpgs_shall_rule"]There's aliasing on that :P Still looks quite nice though.Nintendo_Ownes7

hehe...ofc its not photo realistic but still its close in parts. I dont know with the aliasing this is with 8xAA @1920x1080 but still shows the jaggies in pics. I read you can actualy use 32Xaa in mirrors edge which is insane.